Making Sure Your Ski Boots Fit Properly

Are your feet ready to take on the thrilling ski season ahead? Let’s find out.

Ski season is upon us and perhaps visions of powder-white trails have you beaming ear to ear. We understand the excitement. Of course, our Boise, ID, podiatrists want to make sure that you have an enjoyable and safe ski season ahead. It’s time to ponder whether your ski boots are providing you with the proper support you need or whether your feet could benefit from custom orthotics.

There is a variety of conditions that can plague your feet if you don’t wear the proper ski boots or if you don’t offer your feet the support and stability they need to play hard but safely on the ski trails.

Once feet are situated within the ski boots they should be locked in place; however, if the foot is able to move around this can lead to heel pain or other complications in the future (e.g. hammertoes; bunions). To combat these issues you will want to consider getting custom ski orthotics from our Boise podiatrists.

Everyone who is hitting the slopes can benefit from custom orthotics. Not everyone gets properly fitted ski boots and boot issues can quickly set in. In fact, it’s not uncommon for properly fitted ski boots to flatten the arches of the feet, which can lead to muscle and tendon strain, as well as foot pain.

When you come in for custom ski orthotics we will mold and shape the accommodative device to your specific foot’s shape and to provide additional support, stability and control whenever you are wearing your boots. By placing these customized shoe inserts into your boots before activity it can provide the feet with the cushioning and molding they need to prevent the boots from forcing your arches into a flattened position, which means that you are now fully equipped to enjoy an injury-free ski season.

If you are interested in finding out whether custom orthotics could be what you need to keep sporty feet feeling their best then turn to the foot specialists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates in Boise. Whether you are a winter sports athlete or you just love sports all seasons of the year, let our podiatrists provide your feet with the care they need to keep you moving.